6 weeks - 15 months | 1 teacher: 4 children
16 months - 2 years old | 1 teacher: 6 children
2.3 years old- 3 years old | 1 teacher: 8 children
3 years old- 4 years old | 1 teacher: 10 children

Effective communication is essential for the success of your child at Little Wonder. We offer multiple communication streams, including Brightwheel, a leading app for managing childcare that provides real-time updates. Additionally, a monthly newsletter keeps parents informed about upcoming events. Parents are also encouraged to engage in in-person conversations with teachers and administrators.

The Little Wonder Learning Center (LWLC) Illness Policy includes guidelines regarding fever, medication, communicable diseases, and return-to-center protocols:

1. Fever Guidelines:
• If a child has an onset fever of 99.7°F, parents may visit the center to administer over-the-counter medication.
• If a child’s fever reaches 101.2°F, they must be picked up immediately and cannot return to the center for 24 hours from the time the fever began.

2. Medication Administration:
• Over-the-Counter Medication: Parents must administer it during their visit.
• Prescription Medication: Only administrators are allowed to administer prescription medication. All prescription medication must:
• Be labeled with the doctor’s name, date, time, and dosage instructions.
• Include inhalers, nebulizers, and EpiPens, if applicable.

3. Reporting Communicable Diseases:
• All communicable diseases, including RSV, influenza, and other contagious viruses, will be reported to the Maplewood Health Department (MHD).

4. Return-to-Center Decisions:
• The decision for a sick child to return to the center will be made jointly by the LWLC Director and the Maplewood Health Department. This decision supersedes a doctor’s note, ensuring the safety and well-being of the learning community.

These policies reinforce LWLC’s commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children, staff, and families.

At Little Wonder Learning Center, your child’s safety and security are our top priorities. After consulting with the Maplewood Police and Fire Departments, we have established the following safety procedures:

• Restricted Access: Facility access is limited to LWLC staff and parents via Alta Openpath. All visitors must be buzzed in.
• Enrollment by Appointment Only: To maintain security, all enrollment inquiries and tours are conducted by appointment.
• Dismissal Protocols: Administrator confirmation of parent/guardian identity is required for all dismissals.
• Authorized Pick-Up: Pick-up by someone other than a parent or legal guardian must be confirmed in writing via email or the Brightwheel App.
• Visitor Check-In: Extended family members and visitors must check in with the administrator and provide a valid state ID (driver’s license) or passport upon entering for pick-up or a scheduled appointment.
• 24/7 Monitoring: Closed-circuit cameras oversee classrooms and common areas (excluding restrooms and the staff lounge) 24 hours a day.
• Emergency Preparedness: Staff undergo monthly emergency training to stay prepared for various scenarios.
• Bathroom Supervision: Children’s bathroom doors must remain open at all times.
• Secured Playground Access: Children enter the playground through the third egress doorway and the front entrance. The playground gate is locked whenever children are present.
• Parking Lot Use: The parking lot is reserved solely for monthly fire drills to ensure safety during evacuation exercises.

Our comprehensive safety measures ensure a secure environment for your child, giving parents peace of mind while their little ones are in our care.

Little Wonder Learning Center is equipped with nine cameras that monitor all classrooms, as well as the front and rear outdoor areas, including the playground. Administrators can access the LWLC cameras both locally and internationally, even when off-site.
We prioritize choosing quality teachers, paying them well, and providing the tools necessary to create an effective and seamless day-to-day learning environment. This commitment ensures top-tier security and peace of mind for parents during their absence.